The Weaponization of Ambiguity: A Call to Rename NPD to Support Victims of Sociopathic Violence in a World of Rising Narcissism (Part 1)

The Weaponization of Ambiguity: A Call to Rename NPD to Support Victims of Sociopathic Violence in a World of Rising Narcissism (Part 1)

Part 1 of 4 In 1980, the DSM-III first added narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) to its diagnostic manual. It incorporated the trait of passive aggression, which applies primarily to covert/vulnerable NPD. We don’t diagnose passive aggression anymore because most...
Understanding Differences Narcissistic Personality Disorder vs. Borderline Personality Disorder

Understanding Differences Narcissistic Personality Disorder vs. Borderline Personality Disorder

When you hear the word “narcissist,” what images come to mind? In my world, “narcissist” is a term that’s both overused and misunderstood. In common vernacular, it can be inflammatory and insulting, but in medical circles, Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD) is a...
An Attack on All Fronts: The Mind-Body-Soul Divide-and-Conquer Technique of Narcissistic Abuse (Part 4 of 4)

An Attack on All Fronts: The Mind-Body-Soul Divide-and-Conquer Technique of Narcissistic Abuse (Part 4 of 4)

Part 4 of 4: As quickly as I could after the nervous breakdown, I kept going because recovery time from violent relationships was not covered by my health insurance. I was a sloppy, hot mess. (My lack.) I was very lucky to have colleagues, bosses, and a mother who...

Roles in Dysfunctional Family Systems Part II-Parentification

For part one of this series see What are The Roles in Dysfunctional Families Systems? A Short Childhood Story My brother glanced at me as we “read” the emotional temperature of the room. What was tonight going to be like? My mother already had one of those frowns on...